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Bantams boss delivers optimistic verdict on Shepherd injury
GRAHAM Alexander is hopeful “proper defender” Jack Shepherd will be able to keep playing through the pain. The centre half went off in the first half of tonight’s EFL Trophy defeat to Rotherham with a recurrence of a hip problem. But Alexander
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Match report: Shepherd blow as injury jinx strikes again in City Trophy loss
CITY 0 ROTHERHAM 1 JACK Shepherd hobbled away as the City injury curse struck yet again at Valley Parade tonight. Shepherd became the fourth left-sided player on the sidelines when he went off before half-time in the 1-0 defeat to Rotherham
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LBX is both little and luxurious
I'VE got to hand it to Lexus, the luxury arm of Toyota has staying power. It seems like no time at all since the LS400 saloon made waves by being quieter, roomier and whole lot more reliable than traditional European prestige brands, but it's actually
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Tests showed 21-year-old driver had cannabis in his blood
A MAN has admitted drug-driving in the Bradford district earlier this year. Daniel Bell, 21, of Norwood Avenue, Shipley, was arrested for drug-driving at Glen Road, Baildon, on May 4. Forensic test results showed cannabis in his blood.
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 0 Rotherham United 1
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Firefighters rush to roundabout on outskirts of Bradford after car goes up in flames
A CAR went up in flames on a roundabout on the outskirts of Bradford earlier. The incident happened on Chain Bar roundabout. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Bradford and Cleckheaton were called to the
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Avenue see derby day wiped out by snow as Silsden also off
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have been given tonight off unexpectedly. Their Northern Premier League East Division derby at Ossett United was called off a couple of hours ago, with the overnight snow making the home side’s pitch unplayable. Avenue
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Deep impact of Islamophobia to be discussed at event in Bradford
The deep impact of Islamophobia on people’s lives is set to be discussed at a unique event this November. ‘Islamophobia and Racism: Same or different?’ is taking place at Britannia House, between 12pm and 2.30pm, on November 28. The Racial
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Terrifying stash of weapons hidden in city centre found during week of action
A TERRIFYING stash of weapons hidden near a Bradford city centre square was recovered in a week of action to reduce violent crime. Police increased patrols, seized weapons, and deployed high-tech knife detection equipment during a busy seven days
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Former bank worker who defrauded victims ordered by court to pay back £1
A FORMER bank worker who defrauded multiple victims out of hundreds of thousands of pounds has been ordered to pay back a nominal amount of £1. Bradford Crown Court heard that Annabelle Allan, who appeared via video link from HMP Askham Grange
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Gritters hitting Bradford district's roads again after covering 700 miles
BRADFORD Council gritters covered 700 miles this morning as they worked to make the district's roads safe. A yellow weather warning for snow and ice, announced by the Met Office over the weekend, was in place from 7pm on Monday until 11am today
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Jaguar seized after doing 'doughnuts around shopping trolley' in front of police car
A JAGUAR was seized in the Bradford district after it was seen doing "doughnuts around a shopping trolley" in front of a police car. The driver "for reasons unknown" committed the act in the McDonald's Shipley car park. Officers from West Yorkshire
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Bradford man found not guilty of encouraging teen girl's suicide
Warning: This article contains references to suicide A MIDDLE-aged role-player from Bradford who stood trial charged with encouraging or assisting the suicide of a teenage girl has been found not guilty by a jury of eight women and four men at
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Bradford majorette group scoops more than twenty national awards
A Bradford group of majorettes scooped a number of awards at a recent national competition. Centre Stage Majorettes competed at the British Majorettes Association National Championships 2024 at the Norbreck Hotel, in Blackpool, over the course
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LNER explains why it cancelled Bradford to London services based on weather forecasts
A TRAIN operator has come in for criticism over its early decision to cancel Bradford to London services based on weather forecasts. Last night, with snow expected, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said it would not be operating any trains to
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Planned new chicken hut will have solar panels on its roof
A PLAN to build a chicken hut at Fold Barn, Long Syke Edge, Cowling Hill, has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council. A sustainable design and construction statement with the application states that the building will be sited within 2.6 acres
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Colin Doyle interview: Defoe's free-kick, EFL Trophy and playing on
COLIN Doyle is back in City’s goal this evening – two decades after he first played senior football. The big Irishman, who turns 40 next summer, returns to his regular slot as the club’s EFL Trophy keeper for the final group game against Rotherham
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West Yorkshire farmer raises strike action option as he joins huge protest in London
FARMERS from West Yorkshire are among an estimated 10,000 to 40,000 protesters who have descended on London this morning to protest a change to inheritance tax. The tax, part of Labour's autumn budget, will see farmers pay a 20 per cent tax on
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Electric bike rider fighting for his life after crash with parked vehicle
A RIDER of an electric bike is fighting for his life after a crash with a parked vehicle. The collision happened in Bramley, Leeds just after 9pm on Monday. The bike collided with a parked Vauxhall Astra in Broadlea Terrace, near the junction
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The local's guide to spending a day in Settle
The northerly dales’ ancient market town of Settle has remained something of a well-kept secret. Resident Richard Handscombe shares some of the reasons to visit Morning Start your day off with a Naked Man breakfast. This curiously named café
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Police investigating attempted theft from cash machine
POLICE tape was in place around a cash machine in Bradford following an attempted theft. Police were called to the Esso garage on Great Horton Road, near its junction with Farnham Road, on Monday evening. Photos on social media show a police
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All change at dramatic time for Farsley as club say key task now done
BIG changes are happening on and off the field at Farsley Celtic, with the make-up of the backroom staff looking very different to how it did a couple of weeks ago. Long-serving physio Gareth Liversidge has departed after 18 years, and has been
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Full list of schools opening late and one closure due to snow
HEAVY snowfall overnight has forced 16 schools in the Bradford district to delay their starts today, with one setting deciding to fully shut. A yellow weather warning for snow and ice, announced by the Met Office over the weekend, is still in place
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The nimble and frugal Kia Picanto provides great ease-of-use
THERE are plenty of big, sophisticated and pricey vehicles on the UK’s roads these days. Many of them glug a fair amount of fuel and aren’t too easy to manoeuvre in narrow spaces. So it’s nice, every now and then, to drive a car that’s beautiful
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Make sure you are 'winter ready' says Cave Rescue
A RESCUE team has issued advice for anyone planning to head out walking in the Yorkshire Dales over the next few days. Following the first snowfall of the year in Craven and colder weather currently forecast to stay up to the weekend, Cave Rescue
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Police release update after body found in Bradford park
POLICE have released more details following the discovery of a body in a Bradford park. West Yorkshire Police received a concern for safety call to Lister Park in Manningham at 7.29am on Monday. A cordon was in place for more than two hours
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Pendulum and Saw Doctors to headline shows at Piece Hall in 2025
AUSTRALIAN electronic rock act Pendulum and Irish rock band The Saw Doctors will both head to West Yorkshire for headline shows in 2025. Pendulum will headline TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Saturday, June 14, while The Saw Doctors
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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses
Some of the country’s largest retailers, including supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, have warned jobs will be lost due to the national insurance rise announced in the Budget. More than 70 businesses, including Greggs
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O2 to discontinue major service used by thousands in the UK - are you affected?
O2 will be closing down one of it major services used by thousands of people across the UK in the coming months. The major mobile provider discontinued its Pay As You Go (PAYG) Mobile Broadband and iPad SIMs back in August. Despite customers
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Schools and transport disrupted by snow in Bradford
3:45pm Gritters hitting Bradford district's roads again Bradford Council gritters are on the road once again this
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Evans is back at Valley Parade - and feeling the heat from angry fans
STEVE Evans is used to getting stick from the crowd when he comes to Valley Parade. It has never bothered him if the locals want to vent their fury at a ground where he tends to have the last laugh. But it is the stinging criticism the Rotherham
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Aldi shares foodbank item wish list following Neighbourly research
Aldi has launched a donation drive to support foodbanks this Christmas. The supermarket chain has revealed a list of 'the most in-demand items' as selected by foodbanks, charities, and community groups across the UK. The items include tinned
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Pan-Asian eatery's launch event to feature stilts and dances
A Pan-Asian noodle bar is to open in Keighley - with free food on offer for launch party attendees. Chop Wok Express, situated on Cavendish Street, will officially launch on Saturday, November 23. Select main wok dishes will be completely free
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West Yorkshire's Women's Safety Unit receives year's financial backing
West Yorkshire's Women's Safety Unit has received financial backing to continue for another year. The unit, led by Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tray Babin, seeks to improve safety for women and girls in the county. The announcement comes as the
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Yorkshire children's charity among Morrisons partnership beneficiaries
A partnership between Morrisons and Together for Short Lives has raised £10,722,514. The funds, collected over two years and nine months, will support children's hospices across the UK, including Martin House Children's Hospice in Yorkshire.
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Charity Christmas tree festival to open at Thornton's St James Church
The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Beverley Mullaney, is set to open the annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church, in Thornton, at the end of this week. The festival will then be open to the public from Saturday, November 23, each day
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Shipley Town Council opens office in Kirkgate Community Centre
Shipley Town Council has announced the opening of a new community office in the recently renovated Kirkgate Community Centre. The office is part of the council's efforts to provide more accessible services and strengthen connections with residents
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Garden centre group wins sustainability award for second year in a row
A GARDEN centre group has won a sustainability award for the second year in a row. Yorkshire Garden Centres, which owns Tong, Tingley, Bingley, and Otley Garden Centres, as well as Dean's York and Scarborough, was given the sustainability award
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'I'm confident that this Labour Government can and will restore the NHS'
ACCORDING to the 2023 British Social Attitudes Survey, just 24 per cent of the public were satisfied with our National Health Service—the lowest level of satisfaction since the survey began in 1983. Only 13 per cent were satisfied with social care
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Work on three major Bradford rail projects shows no sign of starting soon
WORK on three major rail projects planned for Bradford shows no sign of getting off the ground any time soon. Last year, the then-Tory Government announced that Bradford would receive more than £2 billion to develop a new railway station - and
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Sammut surprise at Cleckheaton as he remains open to shock Bulls return
JARROD Sammut would love the chance to extend his rugby league career with Bradford Bulls. The 37-year-old, who is keeping himself fit by playing union for Cleckheaton, left Odsal at the end of the season, but has not ruled out a return there if
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Bulls coach Greenwood admits to seeing lack of professionalism when he arrived
Lee Greenwood arrived at the Bradford Bulls while they were at a low ebb, on the back of a dreadful ninth-place Betfred Championship finish in 2022. John Kear had been sacked in the April after over four years in charge and while Mark Dunning inspired
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Bantams boss plays down league table as focus switches to Trophy
GRAHAM Alexander is not getting wrapped up in the League Two table after City blew the chance of regaining a play-off spot. The Bantams switch their attentions to the Bristol Street Motors Trophy tonight with the final group game against Rotherham
